The more realistic shapes join the original Barbie style and were crafted under the top secret “Project Dawn” initiative over the past two years, according to a Time magazine cover story headlined, “Now can we stop talking about my body?”

The curvy Barbie reflects a more realistic view of American beauty in a nation that is less Heather Graham and more Ashley Graham. Original Barie is on the left.

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Curvy Barbie boasts some extra junk in the trunk and even a little paunch in the front, similar to real women. Her arms and legs may not be as thick as many voluptuous women’s, but they’re a big improvement over the original doll’s unrealistic toothpicks.

“It’s about time,” argued plus-size model and fashion icon Lizzie Miller. As a child, Miller used to think of Barbie as “a fourth sister,” so the size 14 beauty really cares about this toy.

Time cover on Barbie's new body types: "Now can we stop talking about my body?". January 28, 2016.

(TIME)

“I think it is wonderful that the makers of Barbie are finally listening to what the people want,” said Miller, who made a splash as a Glamour cover girl back in 2009. “To me, it’s a no-brainer. I applaud Mattel.”

The new looks also seems kid-tested and mother-approved.

“I love it,” said Upper East Sider and Divalysscious Moms lifestyle blogger Lyss Stern, whose daughter is turning 2. “I’m thrilled I’m going to be able to buy her Barbie dolls that show women come in all different shapes and sizes. Not everyone is a size 0 with big boobs and long, blond hair.”

The new body types are featured in the brand’s 2016 Fashionistas line, which embraces diversity by including seven skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles - including hip blue hair a la Katy Perry. Such “body diversity” may be rolled into other lines in the future, the company said.

“We are excited to literally be changing the face of the brand,” Barbie brand manager Evelyn Mazzocco said in a statement. “These new dolls (are) more reflective of the world girls see around them – the variety in body type, skin tones and style allows girls to find a doll that speaks to them.”

The willowy original Barbie doll has long been blasted for giving girls an unrealistic idea of beauty with their impossibly long legs, amble busts and tiny waists and hips. If she was a real woman, Barbie’s physique would have been measured 39-23-33 rather than a more realistic version of female perfection, 36-24-36.

“It’s horrible for self-esteem,” said Long Island mom Jessica Attard, who refused to give Barbies to her 2-year-old daughter, but is now considering it.

Still, she worries about “Curvy Barbie” becoming the “other” Barbie.

The curvy Barbie reflects a more realistic view of American beauty in a nation that is less Heather Graham and more Ashley Graham.

The curvy Barbie (left and right) reflects a more realistic view of American beauty in a nation that is less Heather Graham and more Ashley Graham.

“I just hope it doesn’t become two options where kids can get ‘fat Barbie’ and ‘skinny Barbie’” she added. “If the new ‘normal-sized’ Barbie becomes the new norm, it would be fabulous.”

Mattel’s decision to change its iconic plaything is not a triumph of feminism, but more a tribute to capitalism. As American ideals of beauty have evolved to embrace the bootylicious bodies of Beyonce, the Kardashians and Jennifer Lopez, Barbie sales have sunk 20% from 2012 to 2014.

Barbie was no “dreamhouse experience” for every kid, especially ones who were on the chunky side, parents said.

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For years, though, Barbienomics has done big business. The Time report explains how the company nets $1 billion in sales annually — with customers in 150 nations.

Beyond selling new dolls, the company will make more money because each new model comes with her own clothing line and shoes that can’t be mixed and match among the Barbie shapes.

Tall Barbie and Curvy Barbie, for example, have feet that are longer or wider than the other dolls, to be in proportion with their bodies.

Still, the plastic icon is changing with the times — more Ashley Graham and less Heather Graham.

“Well it’s about time,” echoed Melissa Musen Gerstein, co-host of SiriusXM and PIX 11’s “The MOMS” and mother of a 6 and 10 year old. “I’m surprised they made this shift so late to appeal to the masses, and to make Barbie more representative of who today’s woman is.”

Full-figured models also welcomed their plastic sister with open arms.

“I’m so excited to see all of the new bodies Mattel has introduced!” style blogger and plus-size bikini designer Gabi Fresh told the Daily News. “Diverse representation is so important, especially for young girls, and finally having Barbies that more accurately reflect the different shapes and sizes of women is really refreshing.”

From Miller’s perspective, Barbie has long represented “the American beauty ideal.”

“I was in awe of her perfection,” Miller remembered. “But little did I know at that age that Barbie represented a feminine ideal that no woman can attain. If she was a real-life person, she would be over six feet tall with approximately a 16-inch waist. Of course there were ‘friends of Barbie’ that looked a little different. But we all wanted to be Barbie.”

The first batch of new dolls ($9.99) will hit the first shelves in February after an official coming out party at the Toy Fair, staring Feb. 13. They will be available worldwide in March.

The Barbie brand Twitter feed pushed the hashtag #TheDollEvolves with its big announcement on Thursday — and many people raved on social media. But one man asked the important question:

“Can we look forward to a #dadbod Ken?” cracked Tony Kavanagh on Twitter.